Precipitation anomalies in Eswatini

Eswatini: Precipitation anomalies was 140.05 millimeters in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
140.05 millimeters
Change on year
up 250.7%
World rank
31st
of 192 countries
All-time high
586.6 millimeters
in 2000
All-time low
-378.45 millimeters
in 1941
Years of data
86
1940–2025

Precipitation anomalies in Eswatini, 1940–2025

-400-2000200400600194019822025

Source: Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in millimeters.

Analysis

Eswatini recorded 140.05 millimeters for precipitation anomalies in 2025.

The figure is up 250.7% on the previous year and up 149.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, precipitation anomalies in Eswatini peaked at 586.6 millimeters in 2000 and was at its lowest, -378.45 millimeters, in 1941.

Eswatini ranks 31st of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1940s 47.58 millimeters -378.45 millimeters 220.27 millimeters 10
1950s 6.38 millimeters -261.63 millimeters 173.42 millimeters 10
1960s -28.76 millimeters -214.44 millimeters 171.42 millimeters 10
1970s 109.06 millimeters -112.23 millimeters 397.46 millimeters 10
1980s 5.32 millimeters -205.53 millimeters 294.73 millimeters 10
1990s 9.8 millimeters -298.66 millimeters 285.36 millimeters 10
2000s 36.13 millimeters -238.47 millimeters 586.6 millimeters 10
2010s -36 millimeters -280.94 millimeters 165.66 millimeters 10
2020s 62.95 millimeters -92.96 millimeters 150.9 millimeters 6

Countries ranked near Eswatini

  1. 28 Nicaragua 185.68 millimeters compare
  2. 29 Laos 153 millimeters compare
  3. 30 Guinea 147.82 millimeters compare
  4. 32 Gambia 132.42 millimeters compare
  5. 33 South Africa 130.44 millimeters compare
  6. 34 North Korea 127.56 millimeters compare

See the full ranking of 192 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is precipitation anomalies in Eswatini?
Precipitation anomalies in Eswatini was 140.05 millimeters in 2025, according to Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest precipitation anomalies recorded in Eswatini?
The highest recorded value was 586.6 millimeters in 2000.
What is the lowest precipitation anomalies recorded in Eswatini?
The lowest recorded value was -378.45 millimeters in 1941.
How does Eswatini rank for precipitation anomalies?
Eswatini ranks 31st out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
Is precipitation anomalies rising or falling in Eswatini?
Over the last ten years it is up 149.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eswatini data come from?
The figures come from Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Precipitation anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Precipitation anomalies
Unit
millimeters
Source
Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
192 places, 16,512 data points, 1940–2025
Last refreshed

The difference in a specific year's total precipitation—rain and snow—from the 1991–2020 average, measured in millimeters, excluding fog and dew.